goalkeeper
n.
goalie, one who guards the entrance of a goal to prevent the ball or puck from entering (Sports)
Goalkeeper
In many team
sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the
goal. Such positions exist in
hurling,
association football,
Gaelic football,
International Rules Football,
handball,
ice hockey,
field hockey,
netball,
water polo,
lacrosse,
floorball and a number of other sports.
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goalkeeper
Noun
1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
(synonym) goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder
(hypernym) soccer player
2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
(synonym) goalie, goaltender, netkeeper
(hypernym) position
goalkeeper
GOALKEEPER
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